The Grand Hotel, Torquay

The Grand Hotel - A Victorian seafront property with heated pools, spa treatments, and panoramic bay views

This 4-star Victorian hotel built in 1881 occupies a commanding seafront location overlooking Torbay on the South Devonshire coastline. The 132 rooms include sea view options, family rooms, and dog-friendly accommodations, all featuring en-suite bathrooms with showers, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. The Compass Lounge serves British cuisine with a focus on local produce, while afternoon tea includes scones with Devonshire clotted cream and homemade jam. Leisure facilities consist of both heated indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, a gym with various fitness equipment, and spa treatment rooms using Sea Magik products. The Grand Hotel is located 0.5 miles from Pavilion and The Royal Terrace Gardens, with Torquay Train Station just a 2-minute walk away. Business amenities include multiple meeting rooms like The Chatsworth (capacity 20) and The Cavendish, with flexible seating arrangements and audio-visual equipment. Family services comprise interconnected rooms, cribs, and dog accommodations at £20 per night. Guests can store luggage at reception and utilize laundry services during their stay at The Grand Hotel.

Pros

Victorian architecture and historic character dating back to 1881

Heated indoor pool available year-round from 7am to 9pm

Dog-friendly rooms available with prior reservation

Multiple meeting and event spaces with capacity up to 20 guests

Location within 2 minutes' walk of Torquay Train Station

Cons

Outdoor pool is seasonal rather than year-round

Limited on-site parking available first-come, first-serve at £9.30-£10 per night